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AD05 BZY

2005 Volkswagen Passat

Silver Petrol 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volkswagen Passat103,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 BZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPassat
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 118,345 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 118,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,562 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 113,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 107,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2014 101,019 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 98,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 91,361 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,353 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 83,353 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,158 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 76,150 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 67,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 67,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,180 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Passat?

Based on 6,960,690 MOT tests across 591,281 vehicles.

73.5%
Pass Rate
8,659
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
591,281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 256,176
constant velocity joint gaiter split 196,521
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 92,195
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 90,839
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 89,758
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AD05 BZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat in Silver with a 1,986cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Volkswagen Passat models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 103,801 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Passat fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 256,176 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AD05 BZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Passat typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Passat is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 BZY registered?

AD05 BZY is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 BZY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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